Rachael Chambers
I could not have asked for a better artist to work with than Nikita and the team at BlushTones! Early in my vendor selection process, I was told to review social media pages of artists I might want to work with to design my bridal look - I knew I wanted a bold lip to capture a golden age of Hollywood feeling. Nikita was the perfect fit: she has a signature red lip that she's provided brides in the past, and I knew we would be a good team. About a month ahead of the wedding day, we had our makeup trial at the BlushTones studio, which was clean and easy to access for me, an out-of-town gal. Nikita made sure I was comfortable and having a great time by putting on a playlist that focused on smooth jazz and related pop music - lots of Sade, which I loved! We shared great conversation during the trial and she talked through the process so I could understand what to know, since I don't routinely get my makeup professionally applied. I left the trial excited and feeling very glamorous! Just before the wedding day, Nikita and the BlushTones team provided a "do's and don'ts" document to help my attendants out with what to expect, which they loved! It also took the pressure off me to craft info, which I appreciated. I was glad that (most) of my crew showed up on time and ready to have their faces transformed, and everyone was so complimentary of the team's hard work. Personally, I don't know if I've ever felt so beautiful - my makeup felt like an extension of myself, while dialing up the glam for a big day. My lipstick lasted all night, even if some of it ended up on my husband, and so many people told me I looked like a movie star. Nikita was a total professional while keeping things light - when I started to get weepy, she kept the look together with setting powder and product. She knew just what would bring it home, and I have been blown away by how I look in pictures as a result. I would 10/10 recommend Nikita and BlushTones and would definitely hire them again if I have another event in the VB area!
